Barnsley's museums and galleries offer a wide range of themed exhibitions throughout the year from our permanent collections to exciting programmes of contemporary works.
Costume in Art
An exhibition of selected paintings from the Cooper Gallery Trustees' permanent art collection. Discover costumes and fashions from different time periods in this selection of beautifully detailed portraits ans scenes. Find out what these...
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Celebrity
An amazing collection of iconic film and music props from the world of showbiz. Including the fabulous wedding dress Becky Grainger (Catherine Kelly) wore on TV's Coronation Street and Marilyn Monroe's favourite Little Black Dress. On show...
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The Working Artist
The Working Artist brings together seven young contemporary artists, all of which engage in disparate practices and media: painting, drawing, photography, artist books and sculpture.
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Threads of Design
The Textile Art Group showcases new work in this selling exhibition where wearable art and accessories are exhibited alongside wall panels and hangings. It also includes the Group project, which is entitled '...dress...' This is made up of twenty...
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Held
Designed and run by the Start team in Manchester this exhibition explores the theme of how we can care for ourselves and keep mentally and physically well...
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SMALL WORLD International Short Animation Festival
Small World 2010, is the second international short animation The Festival provides an exciting opportunity to watch some of the world's best current animated short films and also enjoy an exhibition that highlights important areas of animation past and present.
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Last Post: Remembering the First World War
A touring exhibition from the British Postal Museum and Archive, exploring the role of the Post Office during the First World War. From the thousands of staff who enlisted to the role of women on the home front, visit the exhibition to discover...
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